Marie Develay holds a Master’s degree in Finance and Markets from ESDES – Catholic University of Lyon.
In 2022, she obtained the Level 2 certification of the Certified International Investment Analyst (CIIA), awarded by the French Society of Financial Analysts (SFAF).
Professional Background
Marie joined the I-Deal Development team in 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, following an initial experience in financial audit at RSM France.
Since then, she has been involved in a wide range of transactions: fundraising, build-up operations, financing, as well as business disposals.
Her projects mainly focus on the Industrial and Services sectors.
Key Achievements
At I-Deal Development, Marie has contributed to more than twenty transactions. Among the most recent are:
- Fundraising for WMH Group, specialized in Spatial Design, Events & e-Events, Incentive & Travel, and Public Relations;
- Sale of Neo10, an e-commerce company specialized in carpentry products, to Groupe Picot, backed by private equity firm Gimv;
- Financing of a Management Buy-In led by Quentin Sagot for the acquisition of Forêt Matériel Service.
Marie has also been supporting ACI Groupe for the past three years in its build-up strategy, involving 10 acquisitions.
Originally from Lyon, she has played a key role in numerous transactions, particularly in the Rhône-Alpes region and in Belgium, where she has demonstrated her ability to manage complex deals and create value for clients.
Approach and Vision
Marie is known for her versatility, thoroughness, and analytical approach.
Her ability to adapt to diverse contexts and deliver financial solutions tailored to her clients’ specific needs makes her a valuable asset to I-Deal Development.
